Interlude...

I'm in the US for a few weeks, enjoying my family and the conveniences we Americans are accustomed to... I hope I'm not getting too spoiled!  I've eaten out way too many times, and had way too much "junk food" in my time here, but what I've enjoyed more than anything is the time with my family, and just relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet at my parents' place in Texas.   All has not been roses and sunshine, though.  The last couple of weeks have been a bit difficult, with my father being hospitalized. But now, after 12 days in the hospital and two surgeries, he seems to have turned a corner, and has shown a marked improvement today.  We are praising the Lord for that, and are praying for continued improvement, and a release from the hospital in a few more days...  I will be returning to Africa after his release and when he regains some strength, but I won't have a firm return date for a while... With 10 acres to care for, I will need to help Mom until Dad has regained enough strength to get back to his normal routine...  So, I'll be a "farm girl" for a bit longer than anticipated, but my missionary heart is still in Africa...